MY EDUCATION

Ed.S., Adult Education, The University of Georgia, 2004
M.Ed., Rehabilitation Counseling, The University of Georgia, 1995
B.S., Human Services Administration, Mercer University, 1984
A.S., Business Administration, DeKalb Community College, 1982
A.S., General Education, DeKalb Community College, 1981
GED, 1979

LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS
Licensed Professional Counselor,Certified Rehabilitation Counselor,National Certified Counselor

OTHER TRAINING
Praticum and Intership, Council on Aging, Adult Day Rehabilitation Center, Athens, Ga., worked extensively with clients who have Dementia / Alzheimer's
Worked as Behavior Specialist for the Medical College of Georgia
Performed thousands of Mental Health Evaluations
National Certification in Mental Health and Rehabilitation
Family Violence Intervention
Prime Solutions Counselor
Substance Abuse Education and Intervention
Assessment of Abuse Certification
Specially Trained Counselor, Ga. Dept. of Corrections
Certified Job Coach and Developer
Leadership Enrichment and Abilities Program, Athens, Ga.

OTHER PROFESSIONAL INTERESTS
Advocating for people with Disabilities
Vocational Development and Job Placement
Working with Inmate Populations, Work Release Employer, 1980's
Working with Inmate Populations, Anger Management facilitator
Working with Inmate Populations, Behavior Specialist, Mental Health Counselor
Athens Council of the Blind, Former Co-President
Athens-Clarke County Commission on People With Disabilities, Former Chair
Leadership Enrichment and Abilities Program, Former Steering Committee Member

OTHER INTERESTS
Personal Computers since 1983
Amateur Radio Operator AA4TV since 1977 (WD4JPV, KJ4SZ)
Former Volunteer Licensing Examiner, Federal Communications Commission
Former Military Affiliate Radio System Operator AAR4EO
Studied long distance wireless communications and group dynamics 1975-1990